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CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename) using a 4 nm process. Its base clock is 4.20 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU has a 16 MB shared L3 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 KB of L1 cache per core. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The processor is unlocked, allowing overclocking, and sits on the AM5 socket.

In the context of Minimum, a third-person shooter from 2014, this CPU's threading and clock capabilities are more than sufficient for the game's demands. The measured frames per second show that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 92.5 FPS. This is a strong indicator that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower graphical loads. The 12 threads provide ample parallelism for modern game engines, and the high boost clock of 4.70 GHz ensures solid single-thread performance, which is often critical for game logic and physics.

Across synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 8400F scores 20,851 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,943 in single-core. In PassMark, it achieves 24,530 in multithread and 3,684 in single-thread tests. The CPU's average benchmark score is 25,064, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in average score are the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25,057, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25,099, -0.1% delta), the AMD EPYC 9474F (25,103, -0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24,993, 0.3% delta). These deltas are negligible, meaning the 8400F performs statistically identically to these processors in overall compute.

For Minimum, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game state. At 1080p Low, the system produces 92.5 FPS, which is well above playable thresholds. The fact that the FPS drops to 70.1 at Medium and 59.9 at High suggests that the CPU can handle the load, and the GPU is beginning to take over as the limiting factor. The transition from Low to Medium at 1080p results in a 22.4 FPS drop, while the CPU's high single-thread score of 2,943 in R23 indicates it has headroom for more complex scenes.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 580 features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and the memory operates at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The GPU is based on the Polaris 20 chip using the GCN 4.0 architecture, built on a 14 nm process. It has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. The pixel rate is 42.88 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 193.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 6.175 TFLOPS.

The RX 580's average benchmark score is 13,559, placing it in the 53rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 (13,564, 0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (13,549, 0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro 455 (13,416, 1.1% delta), and the NVIDIA P106-090 (13,716, -1.1% delta). These close scores indicate the RX 580 is positioned at a performance tier equivalent to these cards, though in Minimum the actual gameplay results will be what matters.

In Minimum, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is ample for the game's textures, even at Ultra settings. The measured data shows the GPU handling 4K Ultra at 17.3 FPS, which is poor, but this is expected for a card of this tier at such a high resolution. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 92.5 FPS on Low, 70.1 on Medium, 59.9 on High, and 42.7 on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 49.8 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter when settings are increased. The RX 580's 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient for a 2014 title, but the game's settings have a pronounced effect on performance, as seen by the 17.3 FPS at 4K Ultra versus 30.8 FPS at 4K Low.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s is a critical factor at higher resolutions. At 4K, the bandwidth is insufficient to maintain high frame rates, as evidenced by the 23 FPS at High settings. The card's end-of-life production status and 185 W TDP suggest it is an older design, but it remains functional for this game at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Examining the measured FPS across all resolutions and settings, the most balanced experience is found at 1080p with Medium settings, yielding 70.1 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the visual improvement over Low settings (92.5 FPS) is significant for a 22.4 FPS cost. High settings at 1080p produce 59.9 FPS, which is borderline for 60 Hz displays but playable. Ultra at 1080p drops to 42.7 FPS, which is less desirable for a fast-paced third-person shooter.

At 1440p, the best option is Low settings, which achieves 60.5 FPS. Medium at 1440p yields 45.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. High at 1440p produces 40.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 31.8 FPS. For users with 1440p monitors, Low is the only setting that maintains a consistent 60 FPS.

At 4K, none of the settings provide a playable experience. Low settings achieve 30.8 FPS, Medium 25 FPS, High 23 FPS, and Ultra 17.3 FPS. These frame rates are below acceptable thresholds for a shooter, and the data suggests that 4K is not viable for this combo in Minimum.

The data indicates that 1080p Medium is the sweet spot, offering a 70.1 FPS average with a reasonable balance between visual quality and performance. If the user prioritizes frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 92.5 FPS is the best choice. For those wanting the highest visual fidelity, 1080p High at 59.9 FPS is a compromise, but it risks dipping below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. The 1080p Ultra preset at 42.7 FPS is not recommended, as the visual gain over High is minimal relative to the 17.2 FPS loss.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and the AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1,597 out of 1,733 tested combos in Minimum. This places the combo in the bottom 8% of all configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the GPU's age and performance tier, as the CPU is relatively modern and capable. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs contrasts sharply with the GPU's 53rd percentile, indicating a significant imbalance where the GPU is the limiting factor.

The data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as its performance is competitive with other processors. However, the RX 580's performance is only average, and its nearest rivals include older cards like the GTX 570 and GTX 950. This suggests that the combo's low rank is entirely attributable to the GPU's limitations in this game. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (92.5 FPS) is respectable, but higher settings and resolutions quickly expose the GPU's shortcomings.

The rank of 1,597 out of 1,733 means that 136 combos perform worse, while 1,596 perform better. This is a low ranking, but it is important to note that the game is from 2014, and modern hardware should generally handle it well. The fact that this combo struggles at 4K and even at 1080p Ultra suggests that the RX 580 is a weak link for a game that is over a decade old. The combo's performance is consistent with the GPU's average benchmark score of 13,559, which is in the 53rd percentile, indicating that the game is not particularly demanding but the GPU is simply outclassed by newer hardware.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend in resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 92.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 60.5 FPS, a 32 FPS reduction (34.6% decrease). At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 30.8 FPS, a further 29.7 FPS drop from 1440p (49.1% decrease). This progressive decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU has ample headroom to handle the increased pixel count.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar. 1080p Medium produces 70.1 FPS, 1440p Medium drops to 45.4 FPS (24.7 FPS decrease), and 4K Medium falls to 25 FPS (20.4 FPS decrease). The percentage drops are 35.2% from 1080p to 1440p and 44.9% from 1440p to 4K. These consistent percentage drops across settings confirm that the GPU's rendering capability is the bottleneck.

For High settings, 1080p yields 59.9 FPS, 1440p yields 40.3 FPS, and 4K yields 23 FPS. The drops are 19.6 FPS (32.7%) and 17.3 FPS (42.9%), respectively. At Ultra, 1080p produces 42.7 FPS, 1440p produces 31.8 FPS, and 4K produces 17.3 FPS. The drops are 10.9 FPS (25.5%) and 14.5 FPS (45.6%).

The pattern is clear: as resolution increases, the GPU's workload scales significantly, while the CPU's role remains relatively constant. The fact that the FPS drops by roughly 30-50% with each resolution step up indicates that the GPU is saturated and cannot keep up with the pixel throughput. The CPU's high single-thread performance (2,943 in Cinebench R23) means it is not holding the system back. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound configuration, where the RX 580's 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6.175 TFLOPS of compute are insufficient for higher resolutions in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Medium settings for this combo?

A: The combo achieves 70.1 FPS at 1080p Medium, which is the best balance between visual quality and performance in the measured data.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 1,597 out of 1,733 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor, as the FPS drops from 30.8 at 4K Low to 17.3 at 4K Ultra, while the CPU has sufficient performance to feed the GPU.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: Low settings at 1440p achieve 60.5 FPS, which is the only preset at that resolution that maintains a 60 FPS average.

Q: How does the RX 580 compare to its nearest rival, the GTX 570?

A: The RX 580 has an average score of 13,559, while the GTX 570 scores 13,564, a 0% delta, indicating identical performance in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the FPS at 1080p Ultra, and is it recommended?

A: The combo achieves 42.7 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is not recommended for a shooter due to the risk of inconsistent frame times and the 17.2 FPS loss compared to High settings.